Why are square cube-shaped dice so popular when sphere and skew dice like the ones above look so much cooler? And according to Action Lab, they are just as fair as your run-of-the-mill boxy dice. Not only does this video inspire me to change up my board games with a variety of dice shapes, but it succinctly explains how spherical dice – which I didn't realize were actually useable – are made so that they work (and don't just roll off the table or land on a blank spot).
How does a sphere work as a six sided die?
Watch an A.I. tear through 237 levels of NES Tetris, exposing its bugs and glitches before finally killing the game
Software engineer Greg Cannon built an artificial intelligence that plays NES Tetris. In the video above, the AI, named StackedRabbit, tears through 237 levels, scoring 102 million points and revealing the wild color palettes, bugs, and glitches, before finally hitting the kill screen. (via Waxy) READ THE REST
Vending machines in games
The Video Game Soda Machine Project archives examples of vending machines and similar devices found in games. "The Video Game Soda Machine Project is my attempt to catalog screenshots of every soda vending machine that has ever appeared in a video game," writes Jess Morrissette, a Professor of Political Science and an amateur game developer.… READ THE REST
Fake game cheating app trolls cheats and posts their comical comeuppances online
Annoyed with all the cheating going on in Counterstrike, ScriptKid made a fake cheating app. It looks like the real thing, but if you download it and run it, it won't help you win. It will punish you for the amusement of others. When a real cheater tries to use it, it backfires on them.… READ THE REST
This Cyber Week, learn to build your own Android apps with these online courses on sale for just $4
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's hard to remember a time before apps — and no, not the kind they serve at your favorite dinner joint. From banking to talking to friends to shopping for houses,… READ THE REST
Save over 50% on this luxury smartwatch, all part of this Cyber Week Sale
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. As connected as we are to our cell phones — dedicating at least 3 hours of our day to screen time — sometimes the traditional handheld device isn't enough. Instead of… READ THE REST
This Cyber Week, become a pro in embedded systems for just $6
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Today's world is all about smart systems, from refrigerators and thermostats to, well, just about everything. And if you're looking for a career change that offers some real opportunity, learning about… READ THE REST
